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 PHARYNX. The muscular membranous sac behind the

mouth.

PHYSIOLOGY. The science of the functions of the body. PHYSIQUE. The physical structure of an individual. PICKET-LINE. A line of guards posted in front of

an army to give notice of the approach of the

enemy. PLEURAL. Pertaining to the Pleura or membrane

enveloping the lungs. PLIABLE. Easily bent. PNEUMOGASTRIC. Pertaining to the lungs and the

stomach.

POLEMICAL. Argumentative; controversial. PNEUMONIA. Inflammation of the lungs. PORE. A small opening in the skin. PORTAL. Pertaining to the Portal Vein which carries

the blood to the liver. POST MORTEM. Occurring after death. POST NATAL. Occurring after birth. POTENTIAL. As adj ective, powerful ; as noun, possessing power.

PRECLUDE. To shut out; to stop. PREGNANCY. The condition of being with child. PRESCRIBE. To lay down rules or directions ; to direct

to be used as a remedy.

PRIMORDIAL. First in order; primary, original. PRISTINE. Belonging to an early period or state;

original, primitive.

PROCREATION. Reproduction, generation. PROGNOSIS. Prediction of course and end of disease. PROLAPSED. Fallen down. PROPAGATE. To generate; to produce.